That was zen, this is how

A monk was tending a garden when he noticed a dove and a raven squabbling in a tree. He turned to the birds and asked them, β€œWhat is the sound of one hand clapping?”

Immediately the dove quited down and contemplated the question, ignoring the continued harassment of the raven.

Emboldened, the monk turned to the raven and told it, β€œOut of nowhere, the mind comes forth.” The raven notes this wisdom and was peaceful, but the dove did not hear his words and again rose a great ruckus.

The monk smiled ruefully. β€œTruly it may be said that you cannot still two birds with one kōan.”

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πŸ‘€︎ u/ElZoof
πŸ“…︎ Jul 10 2022
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Getting our things home after vacation

We're on vacation, and due to work and other factors we are all heading home at different times on different flights. My mom says to my dad:

"Can we discuss how we're getting shit home?"

"Well it'll be way easier if you go to the bathroom and just leave it here"

EDIT: a few minutes later, my Mom needed help fitting something into one of our bags. She asked my dad for a hand. He clapped.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/plammy_sosa
πŸ“…︎ Jan 01 2014
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Another classic from my dad

We were driving in the car and I was talking about how I used to hate driving on busy roads but now I'm over it. And he turns to me and says ''You know, I used to have a problem with hurdles......but then I got over it!'' before clapping his hands and laughing at his joke. I hadn't heard this one in a while so it made me crack a smile

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πŸ‘€︎ u/nidgefinnster
πŸ“…︎ Oct 28 2013
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